April 10th & 11th and April 17th & 18th 2010

**VENDOR APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED CLICK HERE**

NEW PEOPLE and BAZAAR BIZARRE SAN FRANCISCO continue our collaborative series to create another  all-floor vertical art village to celebrate the Japantown Cherry Blossom Festival! This curated shopping event will be part of a nationally renowned festival (Northern California Cherry Blossom) and gallery opening at NEW PEOPLE.

WHEN AND WHERE
April 10 & 11 – Saturday and Sunday
April 17 & 18 – Saturday and Sunday
11:00am – 6:00pm each day

About NEW PEOPLE
NEW PEOPLE is a 20,000 square foot, striking, contemporary building located at 1746 Post Street in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown (one of only three remaining in the country). The project represents a $15 million investment by Shogakukan, one of the largest publishers of Japan. NEW PEOPLE will become a destination in itself and a source of stimulation for both San Francisco locals and tourists, bringing a new cultural energy to an area filled with history. With three stories above and a basement below, NEW PEOPLE will share Japanese cinema, retail and art, all under one roof!  More Information About NEW PEOPLE Here

In 2010 we celebrate the fair’s 40th year!
A cornerstone of the vibrant North berkeley art & crafts community, this weekend in the park 
showcases the creative endeavors of local and Western states artists and craftspeople. 
Huge trees, rolling lawns and Codornices Creek make this park a favorite destination.
http://www.liveoakparkfair.com/

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The reason I am writing is because I am booking designers for our Chillin’ 12th Anniversary show at Mezzanine Saturday May 1, 2010. This show will feature: 80 fashion designers, 180 painters and photographers, 2 live painters, video installations and a bunch of great DJ’s.Show is from 8:00pm-2:00am

Our Mezzanine shows are really special and we only 2 a year. We normally have an attendance of about 2000 people. Our shows have been free for designers to vend for 12 years and my goal is not only for designers to make money but also get exposure in the press and make connections with boutiques and buyers in the Bay Area. My goal is to support the local art and fashion community here and keep SF a unique place.

I do not charge designers to vend but I do have some expectations and if those do not work for you we are not the show for you. I work really hard for the designers and I do the best I can but your help make a huge difference!

In order for you to do the show this is what I truly expect from you:

Thank you again to all the wonderful people who applied to be on our steering committee. Bazaar Bizarre SF is lucky to have the participation of 10 community members from the local craft scene. They are volunteering their time to help Bazaar Bizarre SF grow as a show and as a community event.  We’ll be working together in the coming year to increase BBSF’s presence in the craft community and find ways to better serve vendors and customers alike!

We’re happy to introduce….

Cheryl Aronson is a native northern Californian and owner of Moxieville Press, a division of Moxieville Creative. She is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Copywriter living and working in Petaluma. Besides design, illustration and writing, she keeps busy with designing custom letterpress and screen printed stationery and notes for any occasion. As an avid thrift store junkie, her current crafty mission is reviving the corsage. Moxie corsages are spun with vintage delights, kitschical nonsense and whimsy, some a bit irrereverent, others sweet as buttercream icing; but always, nostalgic and one-of-a-kind. The style of 1930’s -1960’s are her favorites, as kitsch and humor can help turn a pear-shaped day right again. Cheryl is founder of the Petaluma Craft Mafia which produces Craftaluma events. You can also visit her at www.moxieville.com and www.petalumacraftmafia.com.

Kevin Clark is a biologist, educator and artisan and hopes to restore some sense of wonder about the natural world.  His museum insect displays allow people to get closer to these extraordinary animals in order to learn about their unique personalities and witness their stunning colors, intricate patterns and amazing detail. He has been working with insects in the craft business for over 8 years and has participated in over 100 shows.  Bug Under Glass is a SF Green Certified Business and displays only farm-raised insects that benefit forest conservation programs around the world. www.bugunderglass.com & www.etsy.com/shop/BugUnderGlass

Gabriel Colaluca, is a graduate of the University of San Francisco and makes his home in the vibrant Lower Haight neighborhood of San Francisco. Growing up, Gabriel was exposed to the best of art and culture through travel and education provided by his father. These experiences were key in molding his sense of aesthetic and design A sampling of pieces can be viewed at www.thebrownbanana.com Why “The Brown Banana?” Well, one of two things can be done with a banana a bit past its prime: throw it out, or make it into something tasty like banana bread or, perhaps, banana pudding with vanilla wafers! Mmmm. So, we strive to take materials you might find headed for the recycling bin and reclaim them for art’s sake.

Kim Emilianowicz is a high school visual art teacher, currently working in the SFUSD Court Schools, who truly enjoys the challenges and rewards of working with her amazing students. Kim has been teaching for three years and previously taught in Stockton, CA and Frankfurt, Germany. She graduated from Kent State University with a B.A. in Art Education and a B.F.A. in Jewelry, Metals & Enameling. Kim is a metalsmith with a strong appreciation of crafts.  When she is not teaching or making art, she enjoys taking advantage of the arts and culture of San Francisco.

Rebecca Morrissey is the designer and creator of MsCraftypants, purveyor of baby gear including bags, bedding, changing pads and mobiles with her focus on quality craftsmanship, bright colors and modern imagery.  She carries a line of grown-up quilts and bags for adults who want to nurture their inner child.  Her products are sturdy and built for use.  Having her own busy family, MsCraftypants’ products are regularly tested for durability. www.mscraftypants.com

Loretta Nguyen, an Oakland native and co-founder of fiftyseven-thirtythree which started in 2007 by Nguyen and James Dawson, a graduate of the California College of the Arts, fiftyseven-thirtythree operates out of the Oakland Cannery designing and producing hand screenprinted, stenciled, and appliqued tees and hoodies using solvent free inks on sweatshop free apparel. www.fiftyseven-thirtythree.com

Jim Phillips comes from a crafty Midwestern family; his paternal grandmother was a ceramicist and floral arranger, his maternal grandmother crocheted and had the greenest of thumbs, and his father was reknown for his pressed flower cards, bookmarks, and such. Jim himself dabbles in ATCs, collage, weaving, loom knitting, embroidery, and anything else that isn’t too messy. However, in regards to the BazBiz Steering Committee, he’s here as A Consumer. Jim grew up in the Midwest (where he learned all about craft fairs), put in over a decade in New York (where he learned all about shopping), and has been in San Francisco for 20 years (where he learned about shopping at craft fairs).

Riquelle Small is a local crafter and small business owner. It is Riquelle’s intention to share her abilities though the arts. She enjoys the healing arts, creating jewelry, design, video art, music, dancing, laughing and more. Visit her at www.wellspacegallery.com,  www.prettyfunjewelry.com &  www.riquelle.com

Nicole Vasbinder has designed the accessory line Queen Puff Puff since 2003 and sells her retro flavored handbags and accessories throughout the United States and beyond. As a sideline, she recently started making and selling journals made from recycled record albums under the label Vinyl Frontier. Nicole also owns StitchCraft, a hip sewing and craft studio in Petaluma, CA and co-produces the popular Petaluma Downtown Craft Mart.

During the day, Karrie Weaver is a geologist. At night she’s a crafter. She started as a knitter, and then became a spinner too. She have recently used her sewing skills to use to make needle cases. If you want to see what she is up to, check out her web page http://www.girlontherocks.com/knit

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Time to apply for the Bazaar Bizarre Maker Faire 2010!
Now accepting application through March 16th 2010.

Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It’s for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things. So much to see, you will need 2 days to see it all!

Maker Faire 2010
San Mateo County Expo Center
May 22nd and 23rd, 2010

Many professional crafters have thought about outsourcing their production at one time or another.  But if you’re a “solopreneur”, you probably don’t have the time or money to visit factories or cooperatives overseas.  So how can you tell which manufacturers are responsible companies, and not toxic sweatshops employing underpaid toddlers?  One way to start narrowing down the list is to look at international manufacturing certifications.  These certifications are awarded by independent, international, non-profit auditors, who inspect manufacturers’ operations so you don’t have to.

There are number of different international agencies that provide myriad certifications, but here are a few of the most relevant ones to get you started:

• The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) provides several well-known certifications: ISO:9000 certifications address “Quality Management” issues, such as product quality and factory management, and ISO:14000 certifications address “Environmental Management” issues, such as greenhouse gas emissions and chemical toxicity.
• The FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Provides “Chain of Custody” and “Controlled Wood” certifications, among others, for wood and paper products that are manufactured sustainably.
• The ICTI (The International Council of Toy Industries) provides a certification through its CARE Foundation (Caring, Awareness, Responsible, Ethical) that ensures “safe and humane workplace environments for toy factory workers worldwide.”  It is currently focused on Asian factories.

Though the ISO no longer publishes an annual list of certified companies (which blows, by the way–please fix this ISO!), many national and state governments/NGOs publish their own lists, which are easily Googled.  Here are some (not always current) lists for the U.S., Canada and Thailand.

The ICTI does have a database for factories that are CARE-compliant, but the search fields don’t seem to work very well.  I recommend clicking “Submit” without entering or choosing anything, and just browsing the list.

The FSC has a fully functioning, searchable database.  Hallelujah!

 Shadelands Arts Center

111 North Wiget Lane

Walnut Creek

Indoor/Outdoor Event 

11 am to 5 pm 

SPACE FEE – INDOORS 6X8 = $70 PAYABLE WITH CASH OR CHECK

A limited number of spaces with electricity will be available upon request but will not be guaranteed. (Must be noted on this form)  Fees are due with registration form and all spaces are given on a first come basis.

OUTDOORS 10X10 = $65 PAYABLE WITH CASH OR CHECK

If paying with credit card(only MC and VISA accepted) add $5.00 to your fee.

One raffle item valued at $15.00 – Please bring on the day of event.

NO tables or chairs will be provided.  All vendors are responsible for their own set up.

 Looking for a variety of vendors; Gifts, arts and crafts, ladies services, direct sellers and so on.  Like vendors will be limited and only one vendor per direct seller; (i.e. Pampered Chef, Avon, Home and Garden etc.)  Vendors who sell or represent a product for pampering must have a demonstration or interactive something at their space, i.e. foot soak, hand massage, lotion testing, product demonstrations etc. etc.  

This event will be heavily marketed – newspapers, and flyers, Internet.  The place to be – Don’t miss out.  Space is limited.

 Email me at jesmontk@sbcglobal.net for space availability and registration form. 

VENDOR CALL – Fashion Feud Finals Jan. 26, 2010

Event: Scion’s Fashion Feud Finals

Location: Mighty, 119 Utah Street, San Francisco

Call time/ Set-up Time: 6:30pm

What is Fashion Feud? Fashion Feud is a staged Project Runway competition with some of the most talented fashion designers in the SF Bay Area. Judges for the finals are Bacca DaSilva and Olivia Ongpin of Fabric8. This event is sponsored by Scion in collaboration with San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance, inc.

Date: Jan. 26, 2010, Tuesday

Fee: $35 per spot

Event time: 7-10pm

Bring and set-up your own table and chair, Table requirements: must NOT be longer than 6 foot

Expected Turnout of about 200-250 attendees, this is a very popular event.

*Sorry, Prime spots are already taken by regular vendors but you will have a spot. *

For more details please visit – website: *http://www.fashionfeud.net/ *

Check out event photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/owengeronimo/sets/72157622726753039/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/owengeronimo/sets/72157622685747616/